Gypsies, tramps, and thieves

pro. en. za.

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Proenza Schouler's new Resort line is so beautiful and perfect. The cool tones, always snuggly layering and not to mention INSANELY amazing bags made fashion hungry kids all over the world's mouth water. Inspired by a trip to India, Jack and Lazaro doubled minimalist construction with busy ikat prints to make an incredibly downtown ensemble work for anyone.

I'm obsessed with the green PS1 bag and the zippy vest on the fifth girl. Once I get some money, watch out.

Stunning models stood nonchalent on laced-up sandals that could be worn Fall or Spring with socks or tights anywhere (or everywhere) one goes. I love these guys and their youthful aesthetic, they bring excitement back to fashion in even the most simple shows and garments.

All of the chill blues and whites would look perfect with my new teal streak, more on that later...

Lazaro Hernandez and Jack Mccollough

PRIDE 2010

As usual, me and the crew worked the Gay Pride Parade, but this year we were IN IT. Us and 50 other kids dancing hysterically down Belmont with flags and rainbow scarves was quite a scene. Oh, yeah, it was for our school too.

Me, Rebecca, Talia, and Maddie.

I almost decided on wearing something nicer from Marc but decided that it was HOT and way too crowded to do so. I went with my American Apparel mini-shorts, a tie-dye t-shirt I made, American Apparel metallic headband and many tacky accessories.

Good thing, because I came home covered in glitter!

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It was all worth the two mile walk and overbearing heat because being in the Parade was an incredible experience that I will never forget. Even if there will be MANY more prides to come...

Overall, The whole shabang really came down to the fact that you're perfect, no matter what sexuality.

Happy Pride!

(All photos by Rebecca Lavin)

something to think about

MARC JACOBS

Yesterday was the infamous Gay Pride Parade (full post on that spectacle later) which this year turned 40 years old!

The Parade was its usual spectacle of techno music, glitter, and nakedness among the insane outfits, makeup, shoes, and jewelry all of which were out of this world and beautiful. Unusually, one thing I took in mind most of all happened when we were trying to hail a cab 6 hours of dancing and parading later.

We were on the curb when a man and a women walked by us, Talia pointed out that they had traded clothes. As you could imagine, this wasn't very surprising at Pride, but when i looked I was pleasantly surprised. They looked... really cool.

The women rocked brown sweat shorts and a drapey t-shirt paired with sandals and fedora. The man, however, rocked a shredded denim mini skirt that appropriately hit right above his knee. He paired this with a plain black T-shirt and sandals. It was so chic I couldn't believe it.

Men in skirts (kilts) is a trend that has been going on for a while on the Parisian runways, but when its taken to the street in such a way, it looks divine.

Currently on the hunt for the perfect shredded denim skirt.

just breathe

stand still for a moment.

Play them all at once for the full vibe

(Video 1: Marina Abramovic nude performance with skeleton)

(Video 2: Oxygene by Lanvin ad)

(Video 3: 'Love Can Damage Your Health' by Telepopmusik, one of my favorite songs)

crystal

I really think Menswear is becoming much more progressive and interesting then it was, say, a couple years ago when the the most unique men's piece one could find was an A-line blazer. Now, designers really have a feel for what's new, taking their men's collections to much higher places where the design is pure and the vision is fresh.

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Raf Simons showed his Spring 2011 Men's collection for minimalist brand Jil Sander to much hype. The collection was a kaleidoscope of neon colors. Simple silhouettes were beautifully constructed and made interesting with a rave palette or an embroidered flower print. Sweet models walked on laced boot oxfords in a plum/blue color that mixed pleasantly with every aspect of the collection. The cleansing palette was like a sorbet, a lovely detox from the conservative suits seen around Milan Fashion Week.

I'm in love with the layering and the way the long blazers hit the superb mini shorts. It's beautiful how the movement creates a color blocking of the body. A dark coat on top, with hints of neon blue and melon popping out to compliment. Such style.

The whole collections was a zap of neon burst, Warholian pop art mixed with electric comic strips from the 80's and a smooth summer vibe. You could imagine this guy at any cool party or chic happening, later pairing his pink blazer with all black for dinner with co-workers. Raf Simons is a genius with impeccable style and taste that wants to dress his men as fabulously as the Jil Sander women around them.

A little Warhol...